The Lord keeps returning to my heart the desires of 4 seasons - specifically fall and winter. My mind wanders to the summer spent in Paradise, my years in Houghton, the snow shoe trails, the skiing, the swimming, hiking, blueberry picking, the fall colors... I could write for weeks about my love of the land of fall colors, snow, lakes, trees, rivers, birds, campfires, crisp evening air. Though that land has a name in my memory (the UP) there are so many other areas that fit the bill. But Okinawa is not on that list. Sigh.
It's very difficult to keep my attitude positive and Christ-centered when the intensity of this longing is strong. It is darn right frustrating, sad, and a bit depressing to not be where your heart longs to be. Until Christ either fulfills this desire, or takes it from me, all I can do is pray for grace under this pressure, surround myself with my beautiful family, and remember that Okinawa has its blessings too.
Peace,
Kristy
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